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This was a very enjoyable scheme with friendly staff and exciting activities to be involved in. It was a brilliant opportunity to experience the culture of a global city law firm. The scheme provided a fantastic insight into life as a commercial solicitor...
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight scheme. The first day sessions and trainee shadowing helped enhance my understanding of the commercial law world and of life in Baker McKenzie, and I felt the advice provided on applying for vacation schemes and training c...
I found the insight scheme very enjoyable. There was a good mix between social/networking activities and work based tasks and as a result the scheme was both engaging and informative. The escape room and meal on the Wednesday evening was particularly enjo...
The 2 days were very informative packed with lots of insights! I really enjoyed the insight because HR were extremely friendly and encouraged us all to ask questions. This, combined with the evening activity/social/drinks, made it a lot easier to relax an...
I really enjoyed meeting new people, and learning more about life in a law firm. It was valuable to have both talks, and practical insight over the course of the two days
I have undertaken a number of vacation schemes and placements and this was certainly one of the most enjoyable! This vacation scheme is a fantastic learning opportunity and I learnt so much in such a short space of time. Furthermore, there were plenty of ...
It was very informative and hands on. I loved how busy we were with real work.
I very much enjoyed this vacation scheme at Baker McKenzie! This vacation scheme was a really great insight into life at one of the world's leading law firms, and also proved a fantastic insight into the culture and atmosphere at the firm. Furthermore, I ...
Had a great time. Incredibly beneficial and glad I carried it out.
I found it very enjoyable as I was given a lot more responsibility than I was expecting. This gave me a lot more insight to what it is like working in a law firm, especially the employment sector, and whether it is the right career pathway for me. Before ...
The placement was well enjoyed, as it gave great insight into the areas of law that the department were concerned with as well as insight into working life. The tasks provided were varied and gave a huge perspective of the allocated department. Events als...
This was a really enjoyable scheme overall, I met a lot of great people and was able to get a good feel for life at a global law firm.
I very much enjoyed this insight scheme at Baker McKenzie! The scheme was well organised with a variety of different presentations, activities and workshops, ensuring the scheme was varied and interactive. Following a warm welcome by the recruitment team ...
The experience day at Baker McKenzie was very enjoyable. I learnt a lot about the firm and in particular about the atmosphere and environment. Speaking to the trainee’s, associates and partners was very beneficial as it gave a personal insight into the wo...
The experience day was insightful, well organised, clearly led and provided me with valuable skills and tips I can use in the upcoming vac scheme applications.
the insight day was well structured and as a result it felt like a meaningful and productive use of my time. However, I would have liked it to have been a full day rather than just an afternoon. This would have allowed for more insight and a chance to rea...
I learned a lot about Baker Mckenzie's culture and I learnt a lot of tips for presentations, cover letters and CVs.
The work was very varied and always interesting. It included a lot of legal research in one department and business development in the other. It was never artificially created exercises but always work they needed done (with the exception of a couple piec...
I really enjoyed the summer vacation scheme. They got us very involved in real live work which was really exciting and interesting. Everyone was incredibly friendly and pleasant to work with. I had a really fun time getting to know the other vacation sche...
